LaLota Backs SAVE Act to Strengthen Election Integrity and Prevent Voter Fraud

Washington, D.C. — Rep. Nick LaLota (Suffolk County, NY) released the following statement after voting to pass the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act to strengthen voter ID requirements in federal elections. LaLota is a co-sponsor of the bill. 

“As a former Commissioner of the Suffolk County Board of Elections, I deeply respect the dual importance of ballot access and election integrity,” said LaLota. “I remain committed to making it easier to vote and harder to cheat. The SAVE Act, which passed the House today with my support, includes a commonsense voter ID requirement backed by over 80% of Americans—including strong majorities of Republicans, independents, and even Democrats. This measure helps prevent fraud and strengthens public confidence in our elections.”

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Background:

The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act reinforces existing federal law by requiring documentary proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration in federal elections, addressing gaps in enforcement. The legislation also assists states in maintaining accurate voter rolls by granting free access to federal databases to identify and remove non-citizens who may have been mistakenly registered. The SAVE Act was carefully crafted to ensure that all eligible Americans—including military personnel stationed overseas and individuals with name changes—can also vote without unnecessary obstacles.